King County Road Services crews will begin pedestrian safety improvements Aug. 10 at three intersections in White Center, including locations near Evergreen Senior High School, Cascade Middle School and Steve Cox Memorial Park.

The work is scheduled from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Oct. 2, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The project includes improvements at 10th Ave SW and SW 112th Street, 10th Ave SW and SW 114th Street, and SW 102nd Street and 13th Ave SW.

Improvements on 10th Ave SW at the intersections of SW 112th Street and SW 114th Street include:

  • Sidewalk curb extensions to reduce the crossing distance for pedestrians in the crosswalk
  • Raised crosswalks to slow vehicles and increase pedestrian visibility
  • Lane markings to help guide traffic and increase visibility
  • Additional signage to remind drivers to be aware of the crosswalk

Improvements on SW 102nd Street at 13th Ave SW include:

  • Pedestrian-activated rapid flashing beacons and high-visibility signage to alert drivers to crossing pedestrians

Crosswalks may close during construction, with pedestrian detours in place as needed. Lane closures also are expected so crews can safely complete the work. When lanes are closed, flaggers will direct traffic through an open lane.

The work may be rescheduled or delayed because of crew or equipment availability or weather, according to King County Road Services.

For updated travel information, visit King County’s MyCommute page at KingCounty.gov/MyCommute.

Learn more here: https://KingCounty.Gov/White-Center-Pedestrian-Improvements